School Library Information and Technology Programs for 21st Century Learning Mission: To ensure that students are effective users and producers of information and ideas Three essential functions of Teacher-Librarians: 1.Information Technology Instruction 2.Reading Advocacy 3.Information Management The scope and mix of these functions will depend on the program priorities and goals of each local school district and school building
1.Information and technology instruction
Leads information literacy instruction including evaluation and analysis of the credibility, relevance and currency of information
Coaches instructional staff in support of curriculum, information technology and information management
Teaches students to be critical consumers and producers of information
Teaches students and staff to use emerging learning technologies for school and lifelong learning
Teaches students to be safe, ethical and responsible digital citizens
2.Reading advocacy
Establishes and models a powerful, fashionable and ubiquitous culture of reading in the school community
Motivates and guides students to read for enjoyment and understanding
Develops a relevant collection of fiction and non-fiction in a variety of formats, ensuring quality reading choices for all students
Manages resources in support of established curriculum and student passions
3.Information management and services
Provides open and equitable access to resources, technology and information services for the entire school community
Develops and administers inviting and effective physical and digital library environments
Manages resources to support teaching and learning
Administers information management systems to support student learning and school and district programs
Authored by: Secondary Level: ·Marianne Hunter, NTCB (North Thurston S.D.) ·Stephen Coker (Rainier S.D.) ·Sarah Applegate, NTCB (North Thurston S.D.) ·Mark Ray (Vancouver S.D.) ·Roz Thompson (Tumwater S.D.) Middle Level: ·Linda Collins (University Place S.D.) ·Linda King (Yakima S.D.) ·Leigh Lohrasbi (Yakima S.D.) ·Nancy Mowat, NBCT (Bellevue S.D.) Elementary Level: ·Dave Sonnen (Edmonds S.D.) ·Wayne Osborn, NBCT (Clover Park S.D.) ·Laura Berry, NBCT (Issaquah S.D.) ·Steve Goodwin (Edmonds S.D.) Higher Education: ·Mike Eisenberg (University of Washington) ·John Marino (University of Washington) ·Betty Marcoux (University of Washington) ·Lorraine Bruce (University of Washington) ·Christie Kaaland (Antioch University) With contributions from:Lisa Layera Brunkan (Fund our Future Washington) and Colet Bartow (Montana Office of Public Instruction).
Mission: To ensure that students are effective users and producers of information and ideas
Three essential functions of Teacher-Librarians:
1. Information Technology Instruction
2. Reading Advocacy
3. Information Management
The scope and mix of these functions will depend on the program priorities and goals of each local school district and school building
1. Information and technology instruction
2. Reading advocacy
3. Information management and services
Authored by:
Secondary Level:
· Marianne Hunter, NTCB (North Thurston S.D.)
· Stephen Coker (Rainier S.D.)
· Sarah Applegate, NTCB (North Thurston S.D.)
· Mark Ray (Vancouver S.D.)
· Roz Thompson (Tumwater S.D.)
Middle Level:
· Linda Collins (University Place S.D.)
· Linda King (Yakima S.D.)
· Leigh Lohrasbi (Yakima S.D.)
· Nancy Mowat, NBCT (Bellevue S.D.)
Elementary Level:
· Dave Sonnen (Edmonds S.D.)
· Wayne Osborn, NBCT (Clover Park S.D.)
· Laura Berry, NBCT (Issaquah S.D.)
· Steve Goodwin (Edmonds S.D.)
Higher Education:
· Mike Eisenberg (University of Washington)
· John Marino (University of Washington)
· Betty Marcoux (University of Washington)
· Lorraine Bruce (University of Washington)
· Christie Kaaland (Antioch University)
With contributions from: Lisa Layera Brunkan (Fund our Future Washington) and Colet Bartow (Montana Office of Public Instruction).
School LIbrary Information and Technology Programs for 21st Century Learning by various is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial 3.0 United States License.